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WORT 89.9FM Madison

WORT 89.9FM Madison

Listener-sponsored, volunteer-powered, noncommercial community radio broadcasting to south-central Wisconsin at 89.9 FM and online at wortfm.org via our studios in Madison. We provide an outlet for communication, education, free expression, entertainment, training and access for the purpose of sharing music, information, news, and cultural experiences, and strive to give people underrepresented elsewhere in traditional media a voice. NOTE: Most of the content posted at this time are news stories

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00:53:09

The Uhuru 3 Legal Victory

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2025/04/11

On today’s show, host Esty Dinur is joined by Chairman Omali Yesitela, the leader of the African People’s Socialist Party and the Uhuru Solidarity Movement, and Penny Hess, the Chairwoman of the African People’s Solidarity Committee. Uhuru means “freedom” in Swahili and is used as a greeting and a demand because of its historical significance in the struggle against colonialism. Featured image of the logo of the Uhuru Solidarity Movement.

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00:10:50

Beers Brats and Cheese

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2025/04/11

Author Heather Kerrigan highlights the best brats, beer, and cheese in Wisconsin, and the people behind them, on today’s Friday Buzz.

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00:12:02

Cody Apollo

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2025/04/11

Poet Mikey Cody Apollo opens National Poetry Month with a conversation about survival, joy, and her latest work on today’s Friday Buzz.

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00:02:16

Ankurs Picks for 04112025

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2025/04/11

On the Friday 8 O'Clock Buzz, Ankur Malholtra shares his picks for the best music events happening around Madison the next week.

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00:15:40

Literacy Network funding cuts

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2025/04/11

The Literacy Network reacts to losing federal citizenship program funding and explores what it means for Dane County immigrants and the path to naturalization.

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00:05:37

Incumbent alder John Guequierre retains seat...

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2025/04/10

Three city council races this spring were decided by less than two hundred votes. The closest: a contest to represent west side District 19, which went to incumbent alder John Guequierre by just nine votes in last week’s tally. His challenger Nino Amato requested a recount – a painstaking, hours-long process that was carried out today. Image courtesy: Faye Parks / WORT News.

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00:08:06

Transparency Talk: Interesting Inquiries

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2025/04/10

The laws surrounding Open Records can be confusing to navigate. Exceptions abound, and it is sometimes unclear whether an organization or document is subject to the Open Records Law or not. This week on “Transparency Talk”, hosts Bill Lueders and Tom Kamenick discuss some of the interesting questions they have been asked as advocates for open government. But before we turn it over to Tom and Bill, our standard reminder that this conversation is not intended to be specific legal advice but rather a

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00:11:05

Record-shattering State Supreme Court Race A Rebuke...

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2025/04/10

Thursday 8 O’Clock Buzz host, WORT roving reporter and man about town Tony Castañeda was among those celebrating Susan Crawford’s win over Brad Schimel for a State Supreme Court seat last week. He is joined this morning by Progressive Magazine Editor Norm Stockwell who, like most others, did not expect as large a turnout, decisive a margin or quick a Schimel concession. The race, which set new records for spending and turnout, has been seen by some as slap back at Trump’s policies in general, and

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00:52:31

Rachel Ida Buff on Birthright Citizenship and Due...

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2025/04/10

On today’s show, host Allen Ruff is joined by scholar and activist Rachel Ida Buff to talk about the Trump Administration’s goal to end birthright citizenship and the right to due process through the 14th Amendment. She’s written a recent article on this topic for The Progressive, “As Trump Sets His Sights on Birthright Citizenship, Deported Mothers Fight for Their Children’s Rights.” Featured image: a remix of a photo of Rachel Ida Buff by Sara Gabler/WORT.

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00:10:34

Fresco Opera 4-10-25

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2025/04/10

Ava Borelli talks with Fresco Opera on Classical Jukebox on WORT 4-10-25

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00:14:18

Trump's Illegal Attacks On The Legal System

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2025/04/10

What is up with Trump's attacks on big progressive law firms and why are some of them making “deals” with him? Thursday Buzz host Tony Castañeda poses this, and other timely questions of his guest this morning, Scott Thompson, Staff Counsel of Madison firm Law Forward. Thompson explains that Trump has (by Executive Order) restricted these firms’ security clearances and access to federal buildings, and has launched investigations into them. On the face of it, these actions are not legal; Executive

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00:07:09

Forecast For Wednesday 4-9-25

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2025/04/10

Photo by David Devereaux-Weber

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00:27:01

Surviving Russia's Purge of Free Press

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2025/04/10

Ekaterina Martynova reflects on the resilience of DOXA, a leading progressive media platform that has persevered through the waves of authoritative repressions in Russia. Hosted by Matvei transcript here:

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00:03:31

Wisconsin Food Groups Navigate Federal Funding Cuts

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2025/04/09

Wisconsin Food Groups Navigate Federal Funding Cuts by WORT 89.9FM Madison

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00:07:48

"Tariffied": Dairy industry feels impact of Trump's...

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2025/04/09

Thanks to the Trump administration’s sweeping sets of tariffs, market prices for dairy products have gone down significantly in recent weeks. Those declining prices have lost Wisconsin dairy farmers a hundred million dollars over the last month. Pete Hardin tells host Bert Zipperer that the dairy industry is the canary in the coal mine, in this edition of The Milkweed. Photo by CHUTTERSNAP on Unsplash

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00:10:57

What’s next for the Wisconsin Supreme Court?

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2025/04/09

Susan Crawford and Brad Schimel were positioned in this spring’s election as ideological opposites grappling for control of the state Supreme Court. Out of state mega donors flooded the race with cash…and our screens and mailboxes with endless advertisements. Got Supreme Court fatigue? This spring is just the beginning of a five year run. Wisconsin is slated to hold a court election every year through 2029. And while last week’s victor Susan Crawford doesn’t join the court until August, justices

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00:52:46

State of the Arts: Round 1

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2025/04/09

On this show we regularly talk with poets and artists about their work. And today host Ali Muldrow is joined by three professionals who work behind the scenes to make local arts programming happen: Karin Wolf, Sophia Snow, and Eric D. Newble Jr. And they happen to be artists themselves. Featured image: remix of the logo of the Madison Arts Commission and promo for the Line Breaks Festival by Sara Gabler/WORT.

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00:22:24

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WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2025/04/09

In his recent report in Inequality.org, "‘Liberation Day’ Tariffs Will Concentrate Wealth Even More: Import taxes will be passed onto the consumer, while the rich will prosper from slashed taxes", researcher Omar Ocampo discusses Trump's tariffs, who will survive the trade repercussions, and how any build-up of manufacturing in the U.S. as a result will only benefit the large corporations and wealthy.

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00:22:24

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WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2025/04/09

The U.S. had been the largest provider of humanitarian aid in the world -- the key word, "had". Ursula Knudsen-Latta, Legislative Director, Peacebuilding, at the Friends Committee on National Legislation, talks about Trump's executive orders, first suspending, then canceling 90% of the U.S. world-wide aid -- aid which had been in place for over 100 years, and costing this country less than 1% of its national budget. Knudsen-Latta breaks down the many benefits of aid programs in terms of loss of

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01:02:59

Hmong Radio: What Is The Role of A Nyab? A Roundtable...

WORT 89.9FM Madison ·

2025/04/09

In this April edition, host Youa Awasthi speaks with a roundtable of courageous women from the community, Pazee, MaiKa, MaiSue and Ki. They openly shared their experiences, challenges, and triumphs related to marrying at a young age. Their experiences provided valuable insight into the cultural expectations, personal growth and resilience that shape their journeys.

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